Patents by Inventor Janette L. Munoz

Janette L. Munoz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bone screw retention mechanism
    Patent number: 8425576
    Abstract: A bone stabilization system is provided having a plate with a top and bottom surface and a hole therethrough extending along a longitudinal axis. An annular groove in the top surface encircles the axis and defines outer facing sides of a plurality of spring members integral to the plate. A plurality of slots define sides of the spring members the inward facing side of the spring members form the upper portion of the hole, which includes a first spherical portion. A fastener with a spherical portion on the fastener head extends into the hole with the spring members urged apart to allow the head to pass but restraining removal until the resistance provide by the spring members is overcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: WestMark Medical, LLC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Anderson, Janette L. Munoz
  • BONE SCREW RETENTION MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20110184415
    Abstract: A bone stabilization system is provided having a plate with a top and bottom surface and a hole therethrough extending along a longitudinal axis. An annular groove in the top surface encircles the axis and defines outer facing sides of a plurality of spring members integral to the plate. A plurality of slots define sides of the spring members the inward facing side of the spring members form the upper portion of the hole, which includes a first spherical portion. A fastener with a spherical portion on the fastener head extends into the hole with the spring members urged apart to allow the head to pass but restraining removal until the resistance provide by the spring members is overcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: WestMark Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Anderson, Paul A. Munoz, Janette L. Munoz